Production is underway in New Zealand for the live-action series, which is inspired by the 16th century Chinese fable Journey to the West. It’s a 10×30 series that follows a teenage girl and a trio of fallen gods on a perilous journey as they attempt to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos and restore balance to their world.

Head writer is Jacquelin Perske (Spirited) with Craig Irvin (Nowhere Boys) and Samantha Strauss (Dance Academy) also writing. Housebound’s Gerard Johnstone is the lead director with additional episodes being directed by Irvin.

Series is being produced for ABC, TVNZ and Netflix and is an official New Zealand-Australian co-production with principal investment from Screen Australia, in association with Screen NSW, Fulcrum Media Finance and the New Zealand Screen Production Grant.